[Solved] Dealer claims 1967 Ford Thunderbird key code is proprietary

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Lonewolf
Member since April 2022 • 146 posts

Looking for my 1967 Ford Thunderbird's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on March 26, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1989 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1967 Ford Thunderbird. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 27, 2025

Replies (6)

Heidi
Member • 125 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 1967 Ford Thunderbird owner.

March 27, 2025 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 37 posts

I need this so bad for my 1967 Ford Thunderbird. Subscribed!

March 28, 2025 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 145 posts

Really need the key code for my 1967 Ford Thunderbird, thanks for sharing!

March 29, 2025 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 87 posts

I have the same 1967 Ford Thunderbird and I'm also trying to find the key code.

March 30, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 94 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 1967 Ford Thunderbird. Need the code badly.

March 31, 2025 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 87 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 1967 Ford Thunderbird.

April 01, 2025 Reply

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